Piano Concerto No. 17 “In Baroque Style” by Alexander Peskanov is dedicated to his friend, Irina Ovtchinnikova, who is a marvelous pianist and harpsichordist. The concept of this concerto was to write something in baroque style that would be accessible to younger students. This work in E minor consists of three contrasting movements: Praeludium, Air sur la jeunesse éternelle and Ricercare, and has German, French and Italian baroque flavors. Young pianists will find this work quite engaging since it serves as a good showcase for the performance of contrapuntal texture, where two or more melodic lines intertwine. The use of ornamentation is also incorporated.
The following items are availble:
1. Concerto No. 17 (Arranged for 2 pianos)
2. Concerto No. 17 (Orchestra Score and Parts)
3. Concerto No. 17, I. Praeludium (Piano Minus-1)
4. Concerto No. 17, II. Aria (Piano Minus-1)
5. Concerto No. 17, III. Ricercare (Piano Minus-1)
6. Package 1: Package 1: Concerto No. 17, All movements (Piano Minus-1)
7. Package 2: Package 2 Concerto No. 17, I. Praeludium (Arranged for 2 pianos, Piano Minus-1)
8. Package 3: Package 3: Concerto No. 17, II. Aria (Arranged for 2, pianos Minus-1)
9. Package 4: Concerto No. 17, III. Ricercare (Arranged for 2 pianos, Piano Minus-1)
10. Package 5: Concerto No. 17, All Movements (Arranged for 2 pianos, Piano Minus-1)
11. Package 6: Concerto No. 17, Orchestra Score and Parts, Arranged for 2 pianos, All Movements (Piano Minus-1)
